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Bose has recently announced that they would be releasing four new headphones and it is big news for the geeks at headphone.com. Bose is the biggest brand name in the headphone industry and they also sell the most devices compared to other brands. They have also started their research and development in the past 10 years to deliver better sound to their customers. Their full sized QuietComfort flagship headphones have been the leader in the market for the past few years because of excellent music and detailed sound which was unimaginable during the early years of noise cancellation. There are enough reasons why Bose manufactures the best noise cancellation headphones.

Bose has introduced wireless Bluetooth connectivity in the new released models of 2016 top of the line headphones. This would be very helpful for those apple fans who are bound to lose the 3.5 mm jack in the new iPhone according to market rumors.

According to the engineers at Bose, the QuietComfort 35 has updated miniaturized microphone arrays which are inside and outside of the ear cups, thus helping in detecting and removing unwanted noise. The headphone series also has automatic volume optimization EQ curve which has been provided to present best tone and sharp music clarity at any volume. It also has a huge 20 hours of battery life which will make long hour journeys or flight easy. It is available in both black and silver grey color.

The other release which is due in September 2016 would be the company’s first in ear wireless earphones with neckband construction, Quiet comfort 30. The earphones sensors allow the listeners to control how much noise cancellation is required according to the surrounding conditions. If you want to listen to your surroundings, then you have the option to turn off the noise cancellation feature. This would be good if you are in traffic or doing some activity jointly.

You can connect all the new 2016 headphones to the BoseConnect app for more functions. The app will help you in managing more Bluetooth devices by just dragging the device you wish to use and the app will connect it automatically. You can also switch between other devices from one music player to another seamlessly. You can change language, set a timer for automatic off and can give your headphone a personalized name. The app downloads the hardware software and will install it whenever want it to be done. The Bose app works with few products i.e. QC35, Sound sport wireless headphones and SoundLink wireless II.

Seeing the boom in fitness category, Bose announced that they would release two new in ear wireless headphones which will be available in the market in black or aqua blue color. These headphones would be lightweight and one model will be fitted with device which monitors heart rate within each ear bud to give you accurate information just as a chest mounted monitor. They would be called SoundSport and an advanced model called SoundSport rule which will have the heart rate measuring feature. These modes would be resistant to sweat and water. The cable has also been designed in a way to keep the water off. The headphones have a battery life of 6 hours and are price at 149.95$. The pulse version is priced at 199.95 and has a shorter battery life of 5 hours.

What will you do when someone suffering from noise problem could not search for soundproofing on internet? Many people ask me the ways to keep the sound within specific area. In such condition we usually talk about the type of noise and the room to deal with the problem.

Many people ask about the cost of soundproofing panels or foam as they think it can solve their problem. This is a common misconception as foam itself cannot stop the sound. In fact, foam absorbs the sound instead of stopping it.

Audio sounds can be controlled by two types of products- one that stops the sound and the other that absorbs the echo of the sound.

In order to make people understand this entire idea I suggest building an aquarium to put water in it. What will be the best material for it? Suppose they use sponges on the walls to restrain the water but it will absorb it. Similarly the sound in a room behaves like water in the aquarium. The water can be retained in the aquarium unless its walls are made of glass panels with seal as soft materials like sponges can absorb the water. In order to block the water or sound in a space, it has to be made air-tight from heavy and dense materials.

Noise absorbing

Foam from an anechoic chamber to absorb noise

Usually light, soft and fluffy products are used for absorbing the sound in a room to reduce its echo in that area. Suppose, while finishing your basement room you install studs to frame the wall with sheetrock. If you use 2” thick egg crate foam instead of sheetrock then you can clearly hear the sounds spoken from the other side of the foam as it has no or least mass or density.

Noise blocking

The products that do not allow the sound to leave or enter a space are installed while constructing the wall to decouple it and to obstruct the contact of its two surfaces. If, in the above example you use layers of sheetrock on either side of the wall instead of foam, you will not be able to hear the conversation on the other side of the wall.

Echo

While constructing a standard racquetball court in a gym the walls are made two feet thick to produce consistent echo sound when you clap in the room or throw several balls in this room from various directions to bounce on its walls. Now suppose you finish the walls, ceiling and floor of that room with 2”thick foam and throw same number of balls in it to bounce again. You will see that now they do not bounce after hitting any surface because the energy of the balls will be absorbed by the foam insulating the room. Thus it proves that soft foam insulation on all the surfaces can absorb the echo instead of sound.

I am thankful to you if you got the idea I tried to convey about the difference between blocking and absorbing sound clearly through my raw examples, without using any technical thing. Non-technical people can be educated more easily about their noise problem through simple things as they are not going to be acoustic experts.

Are you an avid audiophile who appreciates the value of premium headphones for that classic and unforgettable sound experience? Then you will certainly appreciate Sennheiser’s new baby-the HD 800 headphones. So many sound enthusiasts put a prime on quality audio tools to enhance the sound experience, and the ultimate goal is to immerse oneself in a world of sound that defies convention. Ultimately, audio enthusiasts are after premium sound and quality that is both natural yet realistic, one that breathes life into the sound they are listening to-and no other headphone can do this better than this.

A Sneak Peek

Even the briefest of looks into the specs of the Sennheiser HD 800, and one will already know that these headphones were really built to make sound magic. Designed for that natural and realistic sound experience (with minimal resonance!), the HD 800 comes equipped with a new innovative dynamic transducer design, for that amazing and incredible sound quality that you simply can’t miss.

The Sennheiser HD 800 also comes with uncovered earcups, which make for great style and acoustics-further enhancing the sound dynamics provided by its transducer design. The brand, which is synonymous for high quality and premium audio products, also ensures that the new Sennheiser HD 800 not only provides a great function, but also puts a prime on comfort. With a metal headband that has an inner damping element, one is guaranteed a great sound experience at the maximum level of comfort. Gone are the days when your headphones would be placed in an awkward position around your head-it is all about comfort, style and great acoustics.

The Ultimate Sound Experience for Audiophiles

Given all these amazing technical specs, it is clear that the Sennheiser HD 800 is great for audio and sound enthusiasts who are looking for premium quality in headphones. Unfortunately, other headphones try to focus too much on style and end up compromising sound quality-well, not with it. Users can be assured that they get the best of both worlds-sound and style-when they purchase the Sennheiser HD 800, and it is clear that these are both being achieved in the countless rave reviews the headphone has already received in various online websites.

Many users, in fact, who have tried it, are amazed at the quality of the audio. More experienced ears quickly pick up on how well the headphones minimize resonance, and other casual users comment on how comfortable the headphones are when placed around their heads.

The Sennheiser HD800 is recommended to anyone who is willing to invest in quality headphones that will last them a long time and will continue to please their audio whims with innovative technology that gives way to a natural yet realistic sound experience they are likely to never forget, and will want to repeat over and over again. With great quality headphones such as the Sennheiser HD 800, one can only look forward to even better and more dynamic audio tools from Sennheiser in the near future.

The high standard of engineering that went into the manufacture of the HD 800 is obvious with the quality design, materials and workmanship making for an extreme durability coupled with outstanding sound reproduction.

The realness of the recording which these headphones are capable of producing is jaw dropping with easy clarity, coherent bounce, tonal perfection, precise dynamics and deeply spacious imaging. The main feature of the HD 800 headphones is the fact that they make you feel like you are in the room where the music is being played. In short, if it is in the recording you will hear it!

You get the feeling of a spacious sound stage which is what Sennheiser set out to achieve with the development of the new sound elements that circle the listeners ears, akin to the sound surround effect.

Given the comfort of these headphones combined with the unsurpassed sound quality that we have come to expect from Sennheiser, these headphones stand head and shoulders above their nearest competitors.

Anyone looking for headphones in this particular market obviously feel that high sound quality is very important to them, not quite up there with oxygen but certainly high on the list!

The current Apple iPhone 7 and the Moto Z Droid cell phones have expelled the earphone jack from their gadgets.

Different producers are probably going to take after given the business dash for unheard of wealth to make ever-slimmer telephones impermeable by dampness and tidy. The thin Moto Z measures a little more than 5 mm thick, so shoehorning a 3.5 mm earphone jack in there is a physical difficulty.

So what does that mean for the survival of conveniently wired earphones with the up and coming era of Jack-less cell phones? Would it be advisable for us to all toss our wired versatile earphones into the smoking refuse store of history? Who needs yesterday’s papers? As Jimi once considered, is it tomorrow or quite recently the finish of time?

Indeed, not to get excessively hallucinogenic, but rather both and neither truly. Cherish it or less, its only the following trans-formative stride of the earphone business. Our figure is wired convenient earphones will presumably dependably exist in some shape. However, the group will probably end up plainly more slender with less top notch compact wired earphones being discharged later on.

Apple lightning and Android-ready headphones

In spite of the fact that they’re hard to come by today with only a modest bunch of good models accessible, we speculate Apple Lightning attachment and Android-perfect (USB-C) wired earphones would be progressively basic as the business moves to fulfill expected a request from new Android and Apple cell phone proprietors.

Its likewise more than exceptionally likely the push towards remote earphones from tech goliaths like Apple and Motorola will accelerate the advancement of enhanced remote sound quality. In any event, we beyond any doubt trust so.

Be that as it may, evidently the move far from simple earphone jacks in cell phones and other cell phones imply remote is the flood without bounds, particularly in the realm of versatile and travel earphones.

The Bluetooth Dilema

Obviously, the glaring pink issue at hand is that Bluetooth and different remote sound transmission plans fail to impress anyone regarding the imaging profundity, dynamic speed and detail determination of the music for audiophiles. Also the very incessant snaps and pops innate with a remote network.

The approach of Bluetooth 4.0 (with 5.0 updates that will be twofold the speed and fourfold information limit supposedly around the bend) and enhanced AptX lossless codec calculations has empowered Bluetooth sound execution to relentlessly enhance in the course of recent years, however it is as yet not really equivalent to wired earphones in general sound quality. Also, as with past iPhone emphasises, the iPhone 7 does not bolster the AptX codec, leaving a sticky wicket for the remote iPhone/iPad audience who should utilise Apple’s own lossy AAC Bluetooth Codec.

Here comes the dongle

Iphone dongle photo from walmart.com

It turns out the knight in the sparkling defensive layer for the great wired earphone client is the unassuming USB-C – to-3.5mm female attachment connectors included with the Moto Z and iPhone 7. Its a basic short dongle that interfaces wired earphones into the stick port of the telephone. Obviously, it likewise takes out the capacity to tune into music and charge your gadget at the same time. So its an appallingly ungainly arrangement and simply one more impacted thingamabob to lose or lose, yet in any event, there’s a usable alternative for your upscale jars.

With idealise timing for this article, one of our Headphone.com commentators as of late acquired a Moto Z Droid cell phone after his old iPhone 5 all of a sudden got languid, at that point bafflingly smashed the day the iPhone 7 was reported. A crisis trek to the neighbourhood telephone store and a little spasm of Apple arouse discovered him running home with the skinny and brazenly cool-looking Moto Z. Whats the well-known axiom, there are no fortuitous events in affection and sound?

Earphone: Jack versus dongle

Utilising UE 11Pro in-ears as a wired earphone reference with the gave Moto Z dongle connector, the sound turned out to be distinguishably more grainy on occasion with an indication of coarseness capable of being heard at the edges of the recurrence run and a somewhat more restricted feeling of elements. Tuning into the same uncompressed [.WAV] record on the old iPhone 5 through the 3.5 mm earphone jack uncovered more inside profundity and smoother tonal edges to the melodic introduction. The sound quality drop-off – while unquestionably disturbing – was not as horrendous not surprisingly was still appraised as a superior point by point and connecting with sound than listening through remote Bluetooth. I figure we can score one small little triumph for the dongle.

The audeze Sine/Apple lightning axis of domination

We are entirely sure the people at Audeze earphones have paid Apple keeps an eye on staff – the best decision as of now found in wired Lightning-prepared earphones originates from Audeze. The Audeze Sine on-ear versatile earphone and their expected line in-ear earphones are altogether furnished with Lightning plug links that can interface straightforwardly to the iPhone 7 and other Lightning-prepared iOS gadgets. The Sine/line Audeze models highlight an incorporated 24-bit DAC/amp incorporated with their ropes with a tone-molding EQ application accessible through download.

So in case you’re searching for iPhone 7 or Moto Z Droid no-earphone jack items, check our short rundown here for some ebb and flow amps and embellishments (notwithstanding the Audeze Sine/iSine earphones) that will enable you to utilize standard wired earphones with your sweet new Apple or Motorola gadget by means of attachment connectors. There will without a doubt be more stuff coming soon in this class!

Also, obviously, if you have any inquiries, our Montana-based group of Headphone.com specialists thoroughly understand this new stuff and how to utilise it. So don’t hesitate to call our agreeable staff or give us an email. We would be satisfied to enable you to explore the indeterminate earphone waters ahead.

I have received many questions as to why I am so interested in music, and why we care so much about the sound quality provided by the headphones. So for this article I would like to share with you some of the most influential artists and composers that I believe have ever played. These musicians shaped how people hear music to this day, and many of their styles are still present in modern beats and lyrics.

In the pre-modern custom, the musical aesthetics or aesthetics of music travel around the cosmological and mathematical dimensions of harmonic and rhythmic organization. In the 18th century, aim changed to the feel of hearing music and therefore to questions regarding its human and beauty enjoyment of music. The birth of the philosophic change is certain times given to baumgarten in the eighteenth century, followed through kant. By their writing, the old phrase aesthetics, shows sensory perception, obtained its current day suggestion.

Debate:
Today philosophers have liked to force problems along with beauty and enjoyment. Aesthetics is a sub division of philosophy. In the twentieth century, necessary contributions to the music aesthetics were done by Jerrold levinson, peter kivy, stepeven davis and roger scrution. But lot of musicians, music opponent and some non philosopher have given to the aesthetics of music. A major debate came between Eduard hanslick, a music opponent and composer Richard wagner about whether instrumental music can convey emotions to the listeners. Composer and the disciples debated that instrumental music can convey emotions, wagner who held the assumption wrote instrumental tone poems, that tried to show a landscape or tell a story availing instrumental music.

Affect emotions:
Music opponent and his partners stated that instrumental music is just patterns of sound which do not convey any feelings or pictures to the listener. Harry partch and some musicologists like Kyle have learned and attempted to fame microtonal music and the utilization of substitute musical scales.Most of the recent composers such as rhys chatham, la monte young and glenn branca paid lot of concentration to a system of tuning known as just intonation. Since earlier times, it has been considered that music possess the ability to influence human emotions, psychology and intellect, it can relax the loneliness or provoke passions.

Significance of music:
The old Greek philosopher plato advises in the republic which music contains a straight impact on the soul. Thus, he aims that in the perfect regime, music would be very regulated by the federation. There has been a powerful tendency in the music of aesthetics to highlight the peak necessity of compositional structure, but other problems relating the aesthetics of music include harmony, lyricism emotiveness, hypnotism, resonance, temporal dynamics, color and playfulness. What is music, its value and what does music mean? In the inspiring volume, roger scrution gives a complete account of the nature and importance of music from the imagination of recent philosophy. The study starts with the sound metaphysics. Roger differentiate sound from tone, melody, check rhythm and harmony and travel around the different dimensions of musical arrangement and musical reference.

Music is beautiful:
Considering on different modern theories in the theory and philosophy music, he shows a forcing case for the moral importance of music, its position in the culture and the requirement for likes and dislikes in doing and listening to it. Putting down concepts for musical evaluation and opposition, this bold job decides with a theory of culture and a frustrating pulling down of today’s famous music. The aesthetics of music has philosophical reflection on the nature, origin, purpose, power, performance, creation, meaning, reception and value of music. Few of its issues are common issues posed in a context. Music is always said to possess value mainly in so far because it is beautiful.

After you have decided between earbuds and headphones the next step should be fairly obvious, decide what is in your price range.

1. Evaluating the sound isolation feature of the headphone: Isolating the sound means how much music can be heard without any exterior noise. It is very irritating to increase the volume just to override the sound of traffic. This feature also helps in saving battery life by preventing useless increase in sound just to hear properly.

The best types of earphones which block sound are in ear headphones and earbuds. The huge headphones worn by DJs also provide the same effect by creating a sealed cover around the ear.

While buying the huge DJ type headphones, make sure to see whether they have a closed or open back. The open ones sound more natural, but people will hear the music and you will also hear exterior noise. These kind of headphones work well in home where you have a quiet atmosphere. On the other had closed headphones are better at isolating noise and make the music sound better. The bad point is that they are a bit uncomfortable. Many people like the closed ones because of a strong bass effect and their ability to isolate sound, while some prefer the open backed one for their natural sound.

What style fits you?Headphone Choices!

2. Check the frequency range. The wider the frequency range, the more you can hear. Usually 10Hz to 25,000 Hz will be recommended.

Also it’s important to see the sound curve, response curve of frequency, sound signature or whatever it is called. The higher the lower end on the graph, the more bass you will experience. This is not an indication that the bass will be precise or good. Example: Beats headphones are known to have a very strong bass but the bass is considered to be very heavy and boomy without any precision.

Most headphones which fall under $100 will have a U shaped curve, which means their mid range is cut. They will sound very good to the ears in the beginning but you won’t be able to distinguish between other layers of music. One the other hand flat response headphones don’t have any range and all layers can be equally heard. If a person is used to U curves, then they won’t enjoy flat response headphones and consider them quite boring.

3. Only if you are willing to pay a good amount of money, consider noise cancellation feature. This will cost you above 250$ if you want a good one. Noise cancellation is not considered value for money as lot of times the music also gets cancelled, and thus you will be forced to turn up the volume. There are few brands which provide noise reduction. They are Etymotic or Bose. These brands have spongy earplugs which fill the ear canal and prevent exterior sound leaks inside. You can use cheap over-ear protectors over the ear buds to cancel most ambient noise. If you are very choosy and fussy about it, then you can even consider low costing noise cancellation earphones from brands like Panasonic. They cost about 50$.

4. Do not ever forget to test them before buying. The best way to know the features and sound of the headphones is to test them out. If your friend owns one, try them out or go to a store which will allow you to try them. Keep some money in hand, about 200$ and walk into an electronic store which has a 30 day return policy. Before trying on any headphone, make sure you remove the earwax from the headphones or earbuds.

5. An important thing to check is the impedance of the headphones. If you want to listen to the best sound, match the impedance of your headphone to your audio device. Measured in ohms, if it does not match, then you will have to turn up the volumes more that the one of a matched pair.

6. The last step is to use your own ears to analyze. You are the one who is going to use the headphones everyday and it is very important to be comfortable with it. There might be cheap earphones which sound similar to a costly one. Go for the cheap one in that case. The sound quality does not change with the price. Remember to keep in mind the build quality of the headphones. Are they going to last for long? Is price really a concern if they are much cheaper?

Before we begin, the first thing you have to do is toss whatever pair of headphones or earbuds came with your phone or MP3 player. I am not sure why they even come with those now a days because the quality provided is nonexistent. The complimentary headphones sound like you are listening to music down the hallway! Whether you choose headphones or ear buds, consider investing in a medium to high quality pair, trust us it is well worth it.

Star your struggle by deciding which product path you are going to travel down.

Earbuds:

Earbuds are the top choice for people who have minimal space, but still listen to music. The advantage is you don’t have a bulky pair of headphones laying around in your prime real estate. The high-quality earbuds, like SoundMAGIC E10 or Brainwavz S0 come with a case to store the earbuds and to keep the cord untangled. This prevents them from getting ruined or from dirt entering the ear pod. Earbuds are excellent on a smaller budget primarily due to the fact that there is stiff competition in the $50 to $100 dollar price range for this type of product.

Every cheap earbud I have purchased (I’m looking at you Apple), has had significant failure points always starting with the the earbud not fitting properly into my ear. This leads to my ears hurting or me breaking the cheap plastic casing on the earbud. You get what you pay for.

Headphones:

Headphones are great for enjoying music while you in a static place, or out for a leisure walk. Many people think these would be difficult outdoors, but they can be very comfortable when you wrap them around your neck. I have noticed that with headphones I am always able to enjoy the deeper bass noises as well as the higher treble noises. The main pinching point I find with headphones is that I always over spend on a quality pair. A $100 pair of headphones easily outperforms Sony’s $200 earbuds. That being said, the headphones can be bulky, take up a ridiculous amount of space in a gym bag, and are not the best for working out or running.

Conclusion:

Whenever I go out to purchase a quality pair of headphones I am always drawn to the headphones with noise canceling technology, until I see the price. Coming back into reality I will always look for Sony MRD-1000X or the Razer Kraken headphones. These both have spongy earmuffs to block out any external sound and also insulate your music from other people around you.

If earbuds are more your style, which is the case for me when I workout definitely search for the Brainwavz S0 earbuds. Both of these brands fit comfortably in my ear and will not come out when I am out for a run or dancing by myself in the kitchen.

What kinds of noise do noise-canceling headphones cancel?

If you find it difficult to concentrate during work or even during school due to ambient noises, we highly recommend taking a look at some of our recommended noise canceling headphones.

How do they work?

Noise canceling is different from noise isolation headphones, which only prevent outside noises from reaching your ear by creating a seal around your ears. Noise canceling headphones utilize a different type of technology called destructive interference. In this method, an equal and opposite, noise described as the ‘anti-noise’ is generated by your headphones that cancel out the original and distracting noise.

The technology behind this is created by allowing an external microphone that monitors and creates the equal and completely opposite noise that it detected. This opposite noise will cancel out the sound distraction and the result is complete and utter silence. An info-graphic of this process is included below:

Cancellation of an external noise by utilizing an anti noise.

What noises are canceled by this technology?

This technology has existed since the 70’s, and was originally designed by the engineers working at the speaker company Bose. Rumor has it that during a flight to Europe an engineer found the engines to be so disturbingly loud that he set off on a cruse to create a headphone that would remove or subdue the noise of a plane engine. As a result these are effective against both high and low frequency noises.

The operating range of this technology can work as high as 80 decibels. It should be noted that these respond to the noises outside of the headphone the ideal scenario for these is for a constant sound because a sudden sound may not be detected in time to completely cancel it out. Therefore, sounds such as slammed doors or a cry in the middle of the night for dad will generally be heard through this technology. With that being said, the best case to use these is for a constant humming or a constant noise distraction in the background.

Combining this noise canceling technology along with the sound insulating technology can and does provide high quality headphones that will allow you to concentrate on your music by removing those pesky distractions.

Many people discuss the benefits of white noise for a massive array of reasons. The benefits of white noise have been discussed by health care professionals and hearing doctors as a way to temporarily reduce anxiety or to increase focus and concentration.

In the interest of dispelling some myths about white noise, this article proves to show where it comes from, what it is, and how it can be useful.

What is white noise?

To start off, lets say what it’s not. It is more than just the sound you hear every day. It is much more calming, and essentially a signal of equal intensity across a wide span of different frequencies.

When hearing a white noise, sound at all frequencies are being flooded into your ear drum, the same way white light represents all the wavelengths of light. While variation may be present, the concept still stands. Essentially, a white noise creates a blanket of sound that overlays all the existing sound, giving you a calm, cool, and collected focus.

White noise for the home

The most popular use for white noise is for aiding people who need help sleeping due to hearing disabilities, health conditions, or to add a calming sensation. It is excellent for sleeping for numerous reasons, the first and most importantly, is by providing a distraction to the brain. To remove stress, your mind will focus on the noise instead of floating your thoughts through your mind while you are trying to sleep.

Standard phone with headphones and a white noise playlist.

White noise for studying or working

White noise is proven to increase concentration in the workplace. By playing white noise through your speakers or over a radio, workers are not frustrated to talk or make their own noises to fill the deadly silence that can exist in some work places. Additionally, workers are more free to ignore sounds others make such as shuffling of feet, adjusting of chairs, hum of fans, or even others phone calls. White noise is a great alternative to music, because the lyrics cannot be a distraction to the listener.

White noise for vacationing

Bringing a white noise playlist on the road is a great way to focus on the road, reduce stress associated with travel, and not to be distracted by music while driving at high speeds. Many people claim that it’s not possible for them to sleep on a plane, however we have found that through the use of white noise playlists, many people find that this allows them to better fall asleep on planes. It proves to dampen the engine noise, the crying, the chatting passengers, and gives the listener something to focus on as they doze off.

For most people interested in soundproofing, they don’t know where to begin. Of course, the obvious solution is to hire professionals who know how to soundproof windows, but in most cases a go-getter attitude is all you need to do it yourself. Plus, by doing it yourself you’ll benefit by saving money and learning a new skill!

You should step aside to professionals when it comes to installing soundproof windows, but if this type of remodeling is not necessary for you, we may have just the sound proofing tips that you are looking for to get you started.

That being said, if DIY soundproofing is up your alley and in your budget, keep reading to find some fantastic DIY window soundproofing tips that we have compiled through our experience to get you on your way.

Why would you be interested in soundproofing windows?

With the growing problems of noise pollution, especially in densely populated areas or an apartment with many roommates, sound dampening or sound proofing is of growing importance. Common sounds like construction noises, the music your neighbor plays all throughout the night, children crying, or even just the bustle of every day life may seep inside your home and become a distraction or even worse, a health hazard. You can be left with interrupted sleep schedules, depleted concentrations, or business conversations being interrupted.

The purpose of your window is to let things such as light, air, and atmosphere into your home. If you live in a noisy area, it also lets sound in, even when closed. Taking steps to soundproof your windows and doors can go a very long way toward reducing the noises, allowing you to have a restful sleep throughout the night, reduce stress, and have a more homely feel.

Window sill which contains a thick sound proof tape

How to get started with DIY window soundproofing

The easiest wins in soundproofing a window come from sealing off any air gaps in the existing windows with foam or sealants such as caulk. In this step a properly installed window is critical to soundproofing. The addition of insulation tape to the bottom of the window and the bottom of the window sill (where the window touches the base when it is fully closed). After these easy areas are sealed where sound can get through are fully enclosed with caulk or the sealing tape, you should a dramatic decrease in noise pollution from the outside.

If after, this step you find that a reduction in noise is still necessary look into applying soundproof materials to the walls surrounding the window. There are multiple options when ti comes to do this but the most common is adding sound proof acoustic panels and sound proof tape. If you are not comfortable or would like assistance installing soundproof insulation, it is recommended to contact your local window contractor to assist throughout this process.

DIY window soundproofing tips

Make sure your window is in acceptable condition (no cracks or breaks – that could be where the noise pollution is coming from!)

If your window is cracked, you can attempt to repair it, if it is small enough. Otherwise, the more reliable solution is to get the pane replaced before any sound proofing begins

After the window is insulated for sound, a cheap blackout curtain can further aid in the prevention of noise, as well as light.